Contributed by C.MacFarlane

From a son to his father on the occasion of his first major screw up as a man.

You were always careful with my small body,

wiping gently when I was wet and snotty.

Forgive me for stepping on your heart,

I didn't think it would all fall apart.

God was kind when he gave me to you,

your love always sees me through.

Father, I'm asking for your grace,

on those times I move at too fast pace.

Have patience with the dumb things I do,

it's hard living up to a man like you.